Events

Our Cult Classics calendar revisits silver screen masterpieces from the early 20th century through to now.

Comedy at Classic returns! Our free Wednesday night comedy features some of Melbourne's best comedians.

Catch the beloved blockbuster Everything Everywhere All At Once with added content, screening in cinemas from Thursday 11 August for a strictly limited time!

Join us for our Thursday Jazz gathering, a sparkling inter-generational performance with different guests every week! Anchored by saxophonist Rob Burke and double bassist Simon Starr.

The fabulous Cabaret returns to big screen in a brand new 2K restoration to celebrate its 50th anniversary! Screening from Friday 12 August for a strictly limited time.

Celebrate the life of all-time Australian great Olivia Newton-John with this special sing-a-long screening of beloved musical GREASE (1978). Only on Sunday 21 August.

Hugely popular stand-up Ivan Aristeguieta brings his sublime comedy to Classic! One night only on Friday 26 August, 8pm.

The wait is over! After two long years maestro Andre Rieu returns with another grand concert from his hometown of Maastricht. Three sessions only, from Saturday 27 August - Monday 29 August.

Presenting a special Q&A screening of EVERYBODY'S OMA, the powerfully moving new Australian documentary, featuring director (and son) Jason van Genderen and his wife Megan van Genderen.

Talented local musicians Camilla Burrows and Mia Pisano perform live at Southside! Only on Saturday 3 September, 8pm.

Relive the magic of the wizarding world with our marathon screening of the Harry Potter series. Runs from 11am Saturday 3 September to 9am Sunday 4 September.

Rediscover the elegance of 50s Melbourne at our screening of the revelatory documentary THE LOST CITY OF MELBOURNE, introduced by director Gus Berger.

Laugh ''til it hurts at our special retrospective program of Buster Keaton's greatest comedies.

Be the first to see Ticket to Paradise, the new romantic drama starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts, at our night before Ladies Night screening. Includes glass of sparkling on arrival.

Experience the new film from iconic band a-ha, a multimedia experience that takes viewers on a beautiful journey through their latest album, True North. Screening one night only on Thursday 15 September.

Freak out in a moonage daydream at our opening night gala screening of Brett Morgen’s genre-defying cinematic odyssey. Includes a sparkling on arrival.

Razor-sharp comedian Luke Heggie performs live at Classic! Only on Friday 23 September, 8pm.

Experience legendary concert film BILLY JOEL LIVE AT YANKEE STADIUM (1990) on the big screen and in a brand new 4K remaster! Screening on Wednesday 5 October and Sunday 9 October only.

Be the first to see acclaimed French thriller THE NIGHT OF THE 12TH and enjoy a complimentary glass of Pinot at our Pinot Preview event screening. In partnership with Sticks Winery.

See the Socceroos' pivotal World Cup matches LIVE on the big screen!

Weekly open caption sessions for anyone who needs it.

JIFF brings the best of Jewish-themed and Israeli films to cinemas across Australia. Returning to Classic Cinemas from 24 October - 27 November, and to Lido Cinemas from 25 October - 27 November.

Crying, kicking, screaming is welcome, and that goes for the babies as well. 

Jazz, comedy and talks are back at Classic Southside.

Presenting fine art and theatre on The Big Screen. 

Dream, learn and giggle at the Children's International Film Festival. Returning to Classic, Lido and Cameo Cinemas in 2023.

We're bringing breathtaking real-life adventures and glorious outdoor vistas to the big screen.

Rediscover the magic of the original master of film comedy, Charlie Chaplin, with this glorious program of his greatest films.

We are the proud home of Europa! Europa, a celebration of European cinema. Returning in 2023.

Enjoy previews of these fresh films with a complimentary Kaiju Krush! on arrival*, plus cheap frothies from the bar until close.

Our new limited edition tote is a must-have accessory for any serious cinephile.

Park Chan-wook's blood-soaked Korean revenge thriller OLDBOY (2003) returns to the big screen in a glorious new 4K remaster. Screening for a strictly limited time only.

We're screening this fascinating documentary on nine gorgeous forms of craftmanship for a strictly limited time only.